Schoeps MK 5

Schoeps MK 5

The Schoeps MK 5 is a versatile small diaphragm condenser microphone capsule with a switchable polar pattern between omnidirectional and cardioid. This capsule offers a frequency response of 20 Hz to 28 kHz in the omnidirectional mode and 40 Hz to 26 kHz in the cardioid mode.

Key Features

• Switchable Polar Pattern: The MK 5 allows you to switch between omnidirectional and cardioid, offering flexibility in various recording environments.
• True Pressure Transducer: In omnidirectional mode, the capsule functions as a true pressure transducer, providing a natural sound reproduction.
• Mild High-Frequency Emphasis: The capsule has a mild emphasis on high frequencies, which can enhance clarity and detail in recordings.
• Wide Range of Applications: The MK 5 is suitable for a wide range of applications, from classical music recordings to modern sound production.

Specifications

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 28 kHz in omnidirectional mode; 40 Hz – 26 kHz in cardioid mode.
• Sensitivity: -38.0 dB (V/Pa) in omnidirectional mode; -37 dB (V/Pa) in cardioid mode.
• Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted): 12 dB in omnidirectional mode; 13 dB in cardioid mode.
• Maximum SPL (THD < 0.5%): 132 dB SPL with CMC 6 in omnidirectional mode; 131 dB SPL in cardioid mode.
• Dimensions: Length: 34 mm; Diameter: 20 mm.
• Weight: 18 g.
• Surface Finish: Matte grey.

Applications

The MK 5 is a nearly universal capsule and is highly recommended for first-time buyers or those who are uncertain. Note that the switch must always be set to one of the two positions; intermediate positions may lead to undefined results.

Other capsules from the Colette series

• MK 2 Omnidirectional capsule
• MK 21 Wide cardioid capsule
• MK 22 Open cardioid capsule
• MK 2H Omni capsule with HF lift
• MK 2S Omni capsule with slight HF boost
• MK 2XS Omni capsule with diffuse-field EQ
• MK 4 Cardioid capsule
• MK 41 Supercardioid capsule
• MK 5 Switchable omni/cardioid capsule
• MK 41V Supercardioid capsule with side-address
• MK 4V Cardioid capsule with vertical axis
• MK 8 Figure-8 capsule
• MK 4P Cardioid capsule for close speech use
• MK 4VP Cardioid capsule with vertical axis for close range
• MK 4VXP Cardioid capsule with vertical pickup and low-cut
• MK 4XP Cardioid capsule with close-range response for speech
• KMIT Shotgun capsule with interference tube